Few swords are more intimidating or more effective than the two handed Chinese War Sword. For centuries it has been wielded by both peasant and soldiers alike with devastating results. Its huge wide blade will shear through armor as if it were butter, not to mention mere flesh and bone. There is nothing clumsy or awkward about this sword. Its 14-1/2" cord wrapped grip, "S" shaped guard, and steel ring shaped pommel all work in concert to make it a well balanced weapon that's unbelievably fast and agile.

The concept of the guardian lion emerged in China over 1800 years ago during the Han Dynasty. The lion was the perfect symbol to guard home and hearth. Both decorative and symbolic, it was common to see elegant sculptures of these lions guarding the homes of the wealthy and aristocratic or even the gates of the Imperial Palace and the tombs of the Chinese emperors. Cold Steel's Jade Lion series draws upon the same protective reputation, combining ceremonial, dress styling with battle ready performance. This makes them appropriate for collectors specifically as well as martial artists in general.

Cold Steel uses only traditional materials for their Japanese sword's fittings. The Tsuba (guard), Fuchi (collar), and Kashira (pommel), are expertly made and finely crafted in nickel silver brass. The Habaki (blade collar) is hand made out of nickel-silver brass and the hilt is covered in Samé (ray skin) and tightly wrapped in the traditional style with black silk cord. A beautiful Menuki (a small ornamental sculpture inserted between the ray skin and the cord wrappings on the handle) enhances the sword's aesthetic appearance and makes for a sword that is as traditional looking as Cold Steel can possibly make it.

The typical Viking sword of the 9th and 10th centuries featured a long wide blade with a broad central fuller and two keen edges. The preferred stroke was a hard slash or chopping blow, so the point was fairly rounded but was just acute enough to be useful for thrusting. A simple guard with forward curving quillions was often utilized and combined with an equally utilitarian wooden handle that was covered with leather, bone, or even cast in brass. What really made the Viking Sword so distinctively recognizable from its contemporaries was its heavy 5 lobed pommel used to balance the long blade.

The cavalry saber reached an incomparable level of popularity during the Napoleonic wars. An efficient weapon of war with somewhat heroic overtones, it was used by officers on foot as well as troopers mounted on horseback. It had one drawback. For civilian use, formal, or ceremonial occasions, it was a bit cumbersome, even awkward, as even the lightest models were too heavy and long for practicality. Additionally, the multiple bar hilt, which effectively protected one's hand from an opposing blade, would occasionally catch, snag, or hook on objects it touched in passing. The solution was to scale the military saber down to about the size and weight of a small sword and replace the hilt with a spring loaded folding mechanism equipped with a single knuckle bow. This modification allowed the civilian saber to avoid snags and be worn much closer to the body on the lighter belts and baldrics favored for civilian and military dress attire. It turned out to be a very effective weapon as well. Worn for self-defense, or as a sign of authority, it shortly became a common military dress accessory, even to this day.

The Two Handed Great Sword is the biggest sword made by Cold Steel. But don't let its size fool you, as there is nothing awkward or clumsy about this awesome sword. Sure it's big and meant to be carried over the shoulder in its scabbard, but it's extremely well balanced and easily wielded by people of larger stature and physical strength. Weighing 6 lbs. 13.5 oz. with a 39-7/8" high carbon steel blade, it will make short work of pikemen or swordsmen and will prove equally effective against modern rifle butts and bayonets. To protect the hands from opposing weapons, it features a large guard with side rings plus integral parrying hooks that allow the blade to be shortened for close range slashing and stabbing attacks. The handle is made of wood and covered with leather and is extra long to afford a full two handed grip. What's more, it's capped by a heavy steel pommel that helps counter balance its long blade and serves as an effective weapon in its own right. The Two Handed Great Sword is sturdy, strong and battle ready. If you're looking for the ultimate in big performance oriented swords, your search is over.

Welcome to the flagship model of the Ryumon Samurai Swords. The Imperial Katana is handcrafted by the sword makers over at the Ryumon forge who have been handforging katana for generations. It all starts with a hand forged and folded AISI 1060 High carbon steel blade. The blade is sharpened and hand polished to perfection leaving only a distinctly unique hamon. The tsuka is wrapped in authentic top grade rayskin and Japanese cotton. The Akagane (red copper) tsuba has an incredible look of design and authenticity. The wood saya is coated in rich black lacquer and has a rayskin covered throat. The Ryumon Imperial Katana comes with the Signature Ryumon Sword Box, A Satin Brocade bag, A quality maintenance kit and reference guide, and a certificate of authenticity.

This amazing Folded Katana comes from the Longquan forge in china. for more than 2600 years, the "City of Treasure Sword", Longquan, has been known for making the best swords in the world. Ryumon Samurai Swords are hand Forged and Folded by master craftsman with years of experience from Longquan. These master sword smiths combine modern knowledge with traditional secrets to produce superior quality handmade Folded Samurai Swords with enhanced durability, sharpness, and exquisite craftsmanship.

In ancient Japan the Komoran was revered as a fearsome bird of prey. Fast and agile, sleek and silent, the Komoran delivered its fatal blow by driving its strong sharp bill through its prey. The Samurai warriors viewed the Komoran as an omen of good luck and strength. Many etched the symbol of the Komoran into the blades of their swords, believing it would harden the blade like the bill of the Komoran, provide courage in battle and deliver certain death to their enemies.

INVESTMENT NOTE: The Komoran swords are made to the highest quality using the same process from thousandsof years ago. Ancient Samurai sword makers used carbon steel as there was no stainless steelat that time. Carbon steel is more prone to rusting so it requires some maintenance. Evenas your sword arrives, it may have small rust spots on it, but these will disappear withstandard blade polish. When storing or displaying your Komoran sword, it isimportant you routinely care for the blade to prevent rusting.